Crema's Take
“Muhammad's genuine warmth behind the counter matches the authenticity of his kitchen—this is where East African and Halal traditions shine through goat stews, injera platters, and Kenyan tea that taste like they belong in their native countries. The family-friendly atmosphere and generous spirit (they even teach customers how to make injera) make this feel less like a cafe stop and more like an invitation into someone's home. If you want coffee-adjacent specialty drinks and real cultural hospitality over Instagram aesthetics, this is absolutely worth the trip.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Id give 6 starts if I could. Muhammad (sorry if im misspelling) is an incredible person who makes incredible food. I ate the goat and chicken stew for my proteins. They were absolutely incredible. He actually allowed us to have a taste test before we ate to be sure wed like it.…
Very nice Halal food MashAllah! 🥰 We had the injera mixed platter (Ethiopian dish) and then some Kenyan tea ☕️ Yummy 😋! Very hospitable owners too. They have 50% off for Ramadan!
Straitway To Heaven Ministries had the pleasure of catering from Fatuma Halal Cafe for our Black History Month celebration, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The food was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the…
Our church recently catered from Fatuma Halal Cafe for our Black History Month event, and their service was outstanding. The food was authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Our guests especially enjoyed the rice, samosas, chicken stew, cabbage, and black beans — every dish…
My family and I spent a wonderful night at Fatuma Cafe. The owners were very kind and even let us try to make injera, a special type of Ethiopian sourdough fermented for 3 days. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to try authentic African cuisine
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